Location: Austin, TX
Climate Zone: 8b/9a
Size: 11’x30′
Application: Commercial/Personal
Crop(s) Grown: Culinary and medicinal herbs, papaya trees, microgreens
Ceres Technologies: EcoPack™, SunSense™, Shade Curtains, Sealed Greenhouse
Date Completed: 2021
This small but powerhouse greenhouse is thriving in Austin’s unpredictable climate, where temperature extremes usually hinder outdoor farming. But with the Ceres BackYard Kit, fully sealed and climate-controlled by our EcoPack™ heat pump system, this grower has found the perfect solution to combat those harsh conditions.
The owner, who runs a small farm growing culinary herbs for local restaurants, came to us after struggling with hoop houses that couldn’t protect his plants during Austin’s cold winters and scorching summers. Managing a one-acre farm, he was starting seeds in his house (which wasn’t even on the same property) and moving them to the hoop houses as the weather warmed, but he could never predict those unexpected late-season freezes that would devastate his crops.
Now, with his new Ceres greenhouse and SunSense™ controller, he’s created a “worry-free greenhouse.” Though he still cares for his plants daily, the automation system gives him the freedom to monitor and control his environment from anywhere, easing the burden of daily farm life.
Originally designed for microgreens, this versatile greenhouse has quickly become a hub for all sorts of plant projects. From seed starting for his own farm to experimenting with new species like papaya, peppers, and rare herbs, the controlled environment makes year-round growing possible— even in the dead of winter. His greenhouse has given him a unique edge in the culinary industry by allowing him to grow “out of the ordinary” herbs that local restaurants love.
Ready to take your growing to the next level? Contact us today to learn more about our BackYard Kit and climate-controlled greenhouse solutions!
